Upgrade from 670s in SLI to single 970?

Eric_Cartman · Dec 1, 2014

I'm thinking of selling off my 670s on ebay and taking the left overs from my x-mas bonus to buy a 970.

I just recently moved to a 2560x1440 monitor and I think the 2GB is holding me back.

Would this be an upgrade or more of a side grade or worst a downgrade?

EarthDog · Dec 2, 2014

Id do it just for the ram issue personally. You may be getting some random hitching and stuttering in some titles because you are 'paging out' the texture data to the slower system ram.

Nordic · Dec 2, 2014

Slight downgrade in maximum total fps. Possibly noticeably smoother gameplay since you won't hit your max memory. Even with the slight downgrade the 970 is plenty for 1440p and I would choose it.

RealNeil · Dec 2, 2014

I would get the 970 and ~then~ save for a second one. :peace:

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Upgrade from 670s in SLI to single 970?

Eric_Cartman

EarthDog

Nordic

RealNeil